Thursday, November 16, 2017

A Christmas care package for our soldiers...

(Pic from Facebook)So, this popped up on Facebook the other day and I thought it would be great to send a couple of care packages to our troops in the Middle East for Christmas. I know it’s been going on for years but this is the first time I’ve seen the address pop up in front of me.

If you keep the parcel under 2 kg, Australia post send it free.

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I bought two postage boxes (for a male and female) and then went shopping, having to fill each box but keep it just under 2 kg. I chose food stuffs over toiletries as they are heavy and you wouldn’t get much in for 2 kg.

This is the tip of the iceberg as far as what you can put in there. I just thought they’d like things that they haven’t tasted in a while. A bit of fun! I also added a pack of Twinings Australian Afternoon tea, a good pair of socks and an Aussie Christmas card, thanking the soldier for their service and a wish that they stay safe.

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It all packed up well and I was just under the 2 kg mark. Each box cost about $40 to put together

never knew that we could send other items besides knitted ones (socks & beanies) mmm, wonder if any of them do hand crafts in their leisure times? interesting treats you put in there, i guess it would be the snacks they would miss out on. it's a lovely thoughtthanx for sharing

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Welcome to my blog. I'm a South Aussie girl on the wrong side of 50. I'm a wife to a busy man and mother of two beautiful girls. I love to cook, bake & eat yummy (usually healthy) things, travel, follow blogs of interest and listen to mostly country music. We are empty nesters and soon to be avid campers!

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